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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-08-12
Adrolt Young Burglars.

Last week, Mrs. Camp who keeps a
, On Frederick street, just after she retired,
heard a trying of the back yard door.
She got up and suddenly jerking open
| the door saw two or three small colored
| boys standing there. She demanded what
they wanted, and they replied nothing, and
she ordered them off the premises. She
had hardly gotten back to bed before she
| heard a moving under the counter of the
front store which her room adjoins.-
Being courageous woman she lighted a
lamp and went in here. On looking under
the counter, to her amaZament she saw
negro youth about seventeen years Of age,
| lying asleep. She promptly seiZ8d him
and called aloud for help, but before the
nelghbors could be aroused he wrenched
loose and ran out, leaving his hat behind
him. This was given the police with the
hope that by it the thief might be identi-
fed. The plot was clear, the older neg 70
had arranged to steal into the front store
when nobody was in it, as is often the case
ioi q ouoio oih'O uoiiHS oho OfoA1uS, anu
then when Mrs. Camp and her husband
(who is an inyalid) were asleep, lie was to
get up and let in his companions. His
going to sleep. and his companions coming
to the back door too early, Was all that
broke up the we'll arranged plan.
It is serious question, what is to be
done with the trained young thieves who
are being raised in Stanton. There is
no whipping post; they don't mind being
jailed-that being rather badge Of honor
| with them-and tbs penitentiary is no
place for boy white or black. One of
our Mayors-Mayor Yost we think, rec.
commended the erection Of a work house,
and it begins to look like it was becoming
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RIcyc1ERs.-On Sunday :

BICYCLERs.-On Sunday evening at 7
P. M. Messrs. N. P. Howell and
H. c. Woodruff, of Millville, New
Jersey, two bicyelers, arrived at the
Virginia Hotel. They had left New
Market at s A. M that day and passed
4arrisonburg at II M. Monday morning
at s O'Clock they started for the Natural
Bridge, Prof. Webb, on his wheel, escort
ing them some distance out of town.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND IN PoCA

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND IN POCA
" HONTAS COUNTY.
Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court ei
Pocahontas county, pronounced at the June term
1887 IN the chancery cause of John Trimble's eXor
Wednesday, the 31st day of august meet
1887,
offer for sale by, public auction, on the premises,
all that valuable body of land lying near the top OF
Allegheny mountain in the county of Pocahontas,
on both sides of the & p. turn sss.sNzassgSs
pike road. owned jointly by G. r. r. ssSsssis ~
Mason and John Trimble iii their SssSSsss;;sSE
life time, and consisting of the fol-
lowing tracts 49, S. 155, 2l4s, 325, &4ssa5ss
25 l4l 90. 545 90. so, 120 and II acres respective
Nv (excepting there from $40 heretofore sold
Jonathan Siron). and the undivided half of q traci
containing 3,0394 acres All these lands adioin
each other, are well watered, with comfortable
dwelling house. &C. on them, large part well i'm
proved, and will furnish excellent grazing for a
large number of cattle.
TERMS:-Costs of suit and sale cash in hand,
and the residue in three equal annual p yments
from the day of sale with interest from that day
the purchaser or purchasers executing bonds will
good and approved personal security for the
deferred instruments and lien being retained Oh
said land until the future order of the court.
CHARLES P. JONES,
w. M. MCALLISTER,
July 2Sth, 1887. Commissioners.
I, John j. Beard, Clerk of the Circuit Court of
PncahontaS comfy. w Va. do certify that thn
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A Long Past Trial.

Opening law book while reporting the
arson trial at the county court last week,
our reporter saw this note, 18th chapter
Mathew, 395h verse. quoted by Capt.
Bumgardner in the Carson trial 1873. -
1t was the trial of young Carson for the
killing of young Clinebell in quarrel
in the road near Greenyilie. Tie
verse quoted reads, "But l say unto
you that ye resist not evil; but whatsoever
shall smite thee On thy right cheek. turn
to him the other also'' Capt. B. was
prosecuting attorney at the time.
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MARRIED.

Johnson WHEELER.-Near Waynesboro, Aug
It'll, BY Rev. John Fl. Taylor, Mr.. samuel r
johnson to Miss Alice j. Wheeler, Doth OF
Augusta county.
FOSS-SHEWEY.-NearS woope's Depot. Aug, "a
by Rev. G.. E. Shewey, (brother of the bridel, as
Sisted by Rev, G. w. Spiggle, Prof. G. ". Foss
of Augustana Male College, Rock Island III, e
Miss S. Maggie SheWey daughter OF u: w
Shewey, Esq.
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SALE OF REAL AND personal
PROPERTY.

+ COMMISSIONERS SALE.-The undersigned
u Commissioners appointed by decree in the
cause Of Murray, sc. VS.. Sullivan, &C., will on
Saturday, August 9Th, 1887,
sell at public auction in front of the court house
in Staunton, that certain tract of land in Augusta
county, lying near the Pafkersburg Turnpike and
about one and a half miles west of the city of
Staunton. containing ninety-three and three
fourths acres and which was formerly owned by
Sarah Murray. wife of Martin Murray, decd.
TERMS.-Cash in hand sufficient to pay cost OF
suit and expenses of sale. and residue on credit
of one two and three years, equal instruments with
interest from the day of sale, for which the pur-
oh aser will be req Tired to execute bonds with ap
proved personal security and the title will be with
held as ultimate security
VIM. j. NELSON,
VIM PATRICK.
Commissioners.
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TyRUSTEEsS SALE OF VALU.
u ABLE TAAfeLH PROP ERR
H'YEN AUGUSTA COUNTY
VIRGINIA.

In pursuance of deed of trust executed by the
Virginia China Clay and Fire Brick Company,
bearing date March 30, 1885, and of record in the
Clerks Office of the County Court of Augusta,
Deed Book l02. page 34S, and upon the written re-
quest of some of the parties secured thereby, the
undersigned Trustee will sell, at public auction, in
front of the Court House in the City of Staunton,
Virginia,
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Costs in this Association
ONE DOLLAR PER MONTH,

nor RENTING large store on Augusta street.
L now occupied by Rogers, Peterson :, CO,
Possession given September lst.
Apply to +. w HA&sEls,
july l5-tf or II. L. Str,st an,
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July 2Sth, 1887.

I, John J. Beard, Clerk of the Circuit Court of
Pocahontas county, w Va do certify that the
bond required by said decree has been given.
July 9th. 1887. JOHN j, BEARD, elk.
july 29-4t
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THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT.

The CAO6h VI The ACCIDENI.
There is much dispute about what
caused the accident. All the pa Ssengers
that our representative saw claim that it
was caused by running at too high rate
of speed over dangerous portion of the
road. We see that it is claimed for
the company that the engineer who was
filling his orders was only running at 80
miles an hour. Railroad Comm issioner
j. g. Hill, however, has sent his clerk.
Capt. Sumpter. an old railroad man, to
the scene of the accident to investigate it
and his report may give more light. The
company showed every attention to the
wounded and had a relief train on the
spot as SOON after the accid emit as it could
be brought up. Its division surgeon, DR..
GetZendanner, of Stanton, was telegraph
ed for and went to the spot as soon as
possible.
Of the whole train, all the cars remained
on the rails except the ladies car, which
went down the hill, and the two sleepers
which, though derailed, die not lose their
trucks. 1t is several years-not we believe
since Ierry's Run-since passenger was
Killed on the G. & o. road.
CAPT. e. L. CURTIS.
Capt. E. l.. Curtis who died from
injuries at the wreck. was So years of age,
and was born near Saratoga Springs,
N. Y. He came to Virginia about 1853
and after living temporarily in Shenandoah
and Rockingham, settled near Mt. Scion
as teacher. He married in Vermont =
When the war broke out Mr.. Grinnan
a teacher in Jed Hotchkiss' school near
Churchville raised company which
became Co. | of the Fifth Virginia In
fantry. In the company Mr.. Curtis was
elected lst Lieutenant and served
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Breeders Of Fine Fowls
Indorse stonebraker's Chicken
Powders.
STONE ER'S HOE q
AND CATTLE POWDERS

on hand Don't be deceived; some people thintc
one powder just as good another That's lsis
where they make mistake. Stonebraker's Horse
and Cattle Powders are the first and original AVID
are used by those who appreciate the best, at loe
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for which we have placed our orders and need
room when the Eastern Importers and
Manufacturers commence delivering to
us, which will be shortly after the
first of September. We do not
want any profit on what we
sell during the above nam
ed time, but will consider
it favor if you will
come and take the
goods away at
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-16
A RAILROAD OUT OF CASH
CONvICTS TAKEN FROM THE
AUGUSTA AND CHATTANOOGA.

The Constructors owe Lowe g. Co.
$4,000 for Work Performed -
Subscribers Fail to Make Good the
Amounts They Are Down For
Booming Augusta's Exposition.
AUGUSTA, GA, Nov. 15.-Next to the
citizens meeting last Tuesday night the
most enthusiastic meeting ever held in Au-
gusta was the one of clerks and young men
generally held in Hussars Hall tonight for
the purpose of organizing and lending their
support to the exposition for next year
The hall was again perfect jam, and there
was hardly one who did not subscribe, how
ever little. NJ. L. McCauley acted as
chairman, with NJ. G. Barrett as secretary,
and by their efforts IS, no was raised.
Speeches were made by a number of
young men present, after which subscrip-
tons were called for and were responded to
as fast as the Secretary could record them.
The subscriptions ranged from 800 down to
$5. To-night's S., ITO added to the amount
already raised runs the list up to something
over $55,000, which is decidedly a good
showing. After the subscription list was
closed Young Mems Exposition Club was
VI hibl tlt lOllOWluk OilttINs W.
Barrett, President, V. J. Dorr, Vice Presi-
dent and JEFF Davis, Secretary.
CoNvIcTs WITHDRAWN.
On Friday last W B. Lowe &5 Co, con-
sisting of W. B. Lowe, and Bondurant g.
Jopling, withdrew their entire force of con-
victs from working ON the Augusta and
Chattanooga railroad, and carried them to
the North Georgia road. Their reason for
this withdrawal was on account of the road
not having paid them for most of the work
done up to date, in fact, because the Au-
gusta and Chattanooga railroad owed them
$4,000, which they said they had
no hopes of getting. A meeting
of the directors Of the road
was held here this morning, when President
Evans made statement that the railroad
company was out Of funds owing TO his ina
bility to collect the subscriptions promised
He stated that they owed w. b. Lowe & Co,
1000, and had no funds on hand to pay
up with. After some discussion it was de-
cided to make an attempt to collect the sub
scriptions and proceed with the work of con.
structing the road
President Evans stated that he would give
his entire attention to the business of the
company, and do all in his power to pay off
the debt, which ne says is a just one, and
then continue constructing the road, which
he seems determined to build. w
B. Lowe q Co., seem, how
ever, determined to get their money
and have, through their attorneys
Leonard Phinizy and Eugene Verdery, filed
contractors lien against the railroad com
pany. Ii the company does not pay the
amount held they will garnishee the sub
scribers who have not paid up, who are
many, and by this means recover the
amount due them. This will undoubtedly
temporarily injure the road, but Augusta is
determined to have it, and it will be built
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-16
GREVY WON'T RESIGN.

More Startling Revelations Concerning
the Scandals Brought to Light.
PARIS, Nov. 15.-LG Pair positively de-
nies that President Grevy will resign.
The houses of many prominent people are
being serached by the police, and documents
have been seized which contain startling
revelations in reference to the traffic in
decorations.
Baroness De Seilliere testified before the
Wilson inquiry commission to-day that her
husband gave Wilson 1000, ,000f. in order TO
procure contracts, but did not receive
much in return. 1t is reported that the ex-
amining magistrate recommends the prose
cution of the Prefect and Sub-Prefect of
Police, as he holds that they are responsible
for the alteration of the Wilson letters.
The Temps says that N. Wilson will be
prosecuted as accessory of NJ. Gragnon,
Prefect of Police
The Wilson inquiry commission has
cabled to New York to ask Baron Silliere
whether he will corroborate the statement
made by his wife before the commission to
day that he had paid NJ. Wilson 1900, 00Of.
to procure contracts.
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COTTON ALL ABLAzE.
Loss of Over Six Hundred Thousand
Dollars at Little Rock.

LITTLE Rock, Nov. 15.-Ten minutes
after 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon fire,
caused by boy dropping cigarette, be-
gan in the Union Cotton Compress build
ing, at the foot of Main street. The build
ing contained 1878 bales of cotton. 1t
spread rapidly, aided by brisk wind from
the northwest, and soon enveloped Martins
warehouse across the street, with 1000
bales. The fire then ran down the alley,
filled also with cotton, crossing Scott street
and nearly to the corner of Cumberland
street, threatening the gas works. The
Metropolitan block, south of the compress,
Hornbrook x Townsend'S block on the east,
and the rear of every building as far east
as Scott street, We're on fire within twenty
minutes. Suddenly the wind changed TO a
brisk breeze from the south, and thus saved
not less than half a dozen business blocks in
the heart of the city from destruction. The
total loss was:
Cotton 4 ,973 bales, valued at $3.50, 900. All
the cotton losses are covered by insurance.
The buildings destroyed were:
The compress company's; S25, 600; fully
insured
Athletic Association; SIS, 600; insured for
$1,000.
Martins warehouse; $500; insured for
$1,000.
An old carriage factory at the corner of
Scott and Elm used as a cotton warehouse (;
$1,000; insured for $1,000.
The losses on cotton were: Adams &
Boyle $16S,000; Marshall & AllIs Sal 800;
Griffith d Brisbin $26, 800; Gross g. Leigh
$79,0 600; William Cohoon $50, 600.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-16
HALF WHITE AND HALF BLACK
Singular Freak of Nature In the Case
of q Child.

CHATTAnoocHEE, FLA, Nov. 15.-A
most remarkable freak Of nature here is at
tracting great attention, and hundreds Of
people are coming miles to see it. At Bar
ney Hill, a small colored settlement ten
miles from here, colored woman some
weeks ago gave birth TO boy child that
nearly scared them all to death.
The infant was healthy and well
developed when born, and has con-
tinued in good condition since, but
the strangest part is its color. 1t is divided
into two halves as it were, each representing
the Caucasian and African race. One side
from the centre of its forehead down, Is as
black as coal while the other is equally
white and fair. Another monstrous freak
of Dame Nature is shown by the fact that the
Caucasian side has thick lips and fat nose,
kinky hair and black eyes, in fact
all the African characteristics, while the
dark side has fair and good features, blue
eyes and soft, silky hair It is in perfect
health and grows fast. Its arrival created a
terrible hubbub in the settlement and the
negroes were inclined to regard it as an
omen Of evil.
Hon. II. II. Spear tSenator), as agent for
tho mother, is negotiating with P. T. Bar
mum with view to having it on exhibition.
1t is one Of the strangest freaks of nature
ever heard Of in this section.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-16
RUM SELLERS USE DYNAMITE.
Orangeville Shaken by It's Sixth E.
plosion in Two Years.

plosion in Two Years.
ORANGEvILLE, ONT, Nov. 15.-To-night
the house of Inspector Anderson was again
blown up by dynamite. The charge was
placed on the veranda at the front of the
house and the two front rooms were badly
shattered. The veranda is a complete
wreck. Mrs. Anderson, who was alone in
the house, was sitting beside a
stove i'll the dining-room and was
badly shocked. The inspector had
just left the house and was only abont ten
yards away when the explosion occurred.
He was stunned by the conclusion. A note
was found tackled to the fence warning him
to desist from his efforts to enforce the pro-
hibition law in operation here. and stating
that he might congratulate himself that he
had not been blown to kingdom come. Sew
eral Orangeville hotel keepers have been
fined for violating the law during the past
week, and it is notable coincidence that
dynamite explosions always occur after the
liquor men have been fined for breaking the
law. Intense excitement prevails in town.
This is the sixth dynamite explosion that
has occurred in Orangevilla in two years.
The perpetrators are unknown
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-16
Cars Must hs Heated by Steam.

New York, Nov. 15.--Representatives of
the leading railroads Of the East met at the
Astor House this morning to organize for
the purpose Of making some general and
common move in reference to the heating
of cars by steam. no definite action was
taken, but a committee was appointed to
take the necessary steps for fuIthering the
scheme. The following roads were repre-
sented: New York Central, Pennsyl vania,
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western, Is-
high Valley, Delaware and Hudson Canal,
and New Jersey Central Comparies.
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INCREASE OF THE CANCER.
Tracheotomy viii Eventually be a
Necessity.


BERLIN, Nov. 15.-The present growth of
the Crown Princes throat shows a
gradual increase. As the Prince has de-
clared himself opposed to extirpation of the
whole larynx, difficulty of breathing will
sooner or later arise and probably neceSsi-
tate tracheotomy.
The ReichSanseiger makes a statement
that during the examination at San Reno
of the Crown Princes larynx, the physicians
were able to ascertain that the malady con-
sisted of a malignant new growth, mainly
situated between the left vocal chord and
back of the margin of the larynx; small be-
ginnings of growth were also perceptible on
the right side Up to this time the ailment
has been local and has not affected the
Grown Princes general health, but it has
now become dangerous.
The Emperor, replying to an address OF
sympathy from the West Prussian Synod
says "The pious wishes expressed by the
synod have done good to my troubled heart
May this heavy affliction upon my house
and our fatherland soon pass away through
Gods omnipotence and grace"
Drs Bramann and Bergman yesterday
performed the operation of excision Of
larynx on a patient whose case is similar to
that of the Crown Prince. The person ope-
rated upon is do ng well, but statistics show
that out of eighty three such excisions fifty
eight patients died. The operation of
tracheotomy is hardly ever fatal
OF RECENT GROWTH
SAN RENO, Nov. 15.-Dr. Mackenzie, in
an interview in the Neue Freie Press, of
Vienna, says the present cancerous forrna
ton in the Crown Princes throat is of very
recent origin, as proved by the fact that the
tumor, which always accompanies cancer,
did not appear until ten days ago. The
Crown Prince and Princess have expressed
unalterable confidence in DIR. Mackenzie.
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Chark son's Rcgistration.

CHARLESTON, S. c., Nov. 15.-The regis
tration for the municipal election closed to-
day with rather startling results. The total
registration is l0,7S5, against 7,017 in 1855.
The increase, however, is largely in negroes.
The white vote is 4,92l, ;.sainst ASH in
1888, and the colored vote 1894, against
2,506 in 1888 The total white majority is
only 81, against zoos in 1883. Things look
squaly for the Democrats. The United
Labor party will put ticket in the field,
and this will probably solidify the Demo
cratic party. Since the announcement of
the result the Democratic kickers are COM
ing into the ranks The Democrats ticket
will probably be elected.
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ROWS STRANGE ENDING.
One of the Participants Shoots at His
Sister and then Kills Himself

One of the Participants Shoots at His
Sister and then Kills Himself
New ORLEANS, Nov. ia special from
st. Joseph, La, to the TimeS-D Democrat
says: yesterday morning an altercation
occurred between G. Blum, a merchant,
and Charles Favor, butcher. Favor drew
a pistol and fired twice at Blum, neither
shot taking effect Blum then rushed
wildly out of his store followed by Favor
who would have certainly killed BluIa if
he had not escaped in the crowd.
Favor Immediately mounted his horse
and fiourishing his pistol rode off. Stopping
at a school, he called his sister Belle out and
deliberately fred one shot at her, but fortu-
nately without effect. He again galloped
Off, but by this time the Sheriff, with
small posse, had started in pursuit. Find
ing that be was about to be overtaken, he
(Favor) wheeled and fired into the crowd,
and then shot himself through the breast
He is alive, but will probably die. The
affair created intense excitement"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-16
Senator Hawley's Marriage.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. Ex-senator j. r.
Hawley, of Connecticut, was married at
noon to-day in st. Clement Protestant Epis-
copal church to Miss Edith Horner, of En-
gland, who has been for several years one of
the head nurses at the Blackley Hospital, in
this city. There was a large and dis
tinguished assenblage present to witness
the ceremony, which was performed by the
rector of ST. Clements, Rev. DR.. Maturin.
Miss May Wharton was m id of honor and
Lieut.. Knapp. OF the Unite States navy,
best man,
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BEAUFoRTs DEVELOPMENT.
Revival of the Rumor that Capital is tc
be Invested.

CHARLESTON. S. c., Nov. 15.--Specials
tonight from Beaufort and Port Royal to
the Ne,0s and Courier states that a syndi-
cate of Northern and English capitalists
have bought tho entire interest of d. A.
Appleton i'll the city Of Port Royal and
vicinity, and will at once build half a mile
OF docks and open direct railroad commune
cation with Birmingham, Ala Edward
Flynn and f. A. Flynn, OF New York city,
and @. A. Piatt, Of Lynnia Station, N. ".
members of the syndicate, arrived at Port
Royal Monday, and are now in Beaufort in
consultation with local capitalists.
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Columbus Chapters.

COLUMBUS, Ga, Nov. 15.--No important
cases were tried in Muscogee Superior Court
to-day. The traverse jury was dismissed
until Monday, and at neon the court adj
journed ill tomorrow.
News has just been received Of the horri-
BILE death Of a young man named Boon,
who lived near Dadeville, Ala. He was
killed by being caught in gin yesterday.
Sells Brothers circus was here to-day ard
drew large crowd from miles around the
city.